OPEL REKORD 380 CD V6! - What a throwback!!!

[@ryangoliath8378]

My dad has one of these. He bought it from a friend for R5000 😂 It had some issues, but he fixed it up nicely with genuine Chevy parts. 3.8L V6 and she purrs... It feels comfortable, but has this "raw" feel to it. You can't take chances around a corner, as it does have quite some power and obviously the suspension is not as reliable, compared to modern cars. Beautiful car though, in and out. Electric windows too!

[@kowalski5233]

Fantastic cars! I have a GSi V6 with the manual gearbox ready for it's 400 000km service and still drives like a dream. It has it's quirks by now, but in great condition for the work it's done. Engine is 'n Buick 3800 sourced from Holden Australia. I'm slowly working on restoring another one as well.

[@GoonerTebz]

I love that I found this video. My dad owned one since I was 7 and it holds some awesome memories.

[@brandonvanrensburg1828]

You spot on Niyaaz I inherited mine when I was 19 in 2012 from my grand dad , which was the 1st owner of his 200I gle manual,look the exact same ,just motor an wheel difference I was the 4th an final one to inherit this guy, I put on the CD 3.8 wheels which looks daamn good on these cars, with freeflow aswell, that car did around 4-5 trips to jhb each year from the day of purchase til around 2010 , had 438 000km on the clock when I recieved it, I can say these cars are the most reliable , the manual gearbox was to date the best gearbox I had felt in all the cars iv driven by far, note by, the gearbox did 440 000km ,never been opened an never had n gearbox oil change ,until I felt the necessary surgery was needed on my baby to keep her in the condition she was in..motor has never been opened or worked on since we had her, service was up to date all times On freeways ,loong stretches , hill climbing I can tell you at 120km/ph 3500rpm 5th gear i'd pass my friends with their 20valves accelerating to speeds of 160km-170kms on a uphill without dropping n gear @220kms 6200rpm the engine felt like it wanted more an more cutting out at 6500rpm easy, and at that speed in this car ,it ddnt feel close to the speed I was doing, the comfort was incredible, stable at high speeds I made many many people pull their words back who had bad comments about this beauty's This is truly one of the great classics

[@nivaanrabikissoon3208]

my 200ts feels the same just so comfortable these 90s cars are awesome

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

WOW!! this brought a smile to my dial. Growing up I always admired the maroon coloured ones. The 2.2 CLI Auto was my first car, light blue in colour, had it for 12years. Extremely strong and reliable. I ended up taking the wheels, spoilers and side skirts from the 380 CD V6 and put them on my 2.2, which made it really sporty. At the petrol stations taxi drivers always asked me don't I wanna sell. I was in a head on crash with a merc, I still believe the build of this car saved me from either being in a wheelchair or possibly dead. I had it repaired and was good to go. This car was a dream to drive long distance.

[@colinhendricks2625]

I'm 26 and proudly own a 2 litre manual in this , I dont regret buying him for a second.

[@shukrik]

Yasis bru, great video , entertaining and quite astonishing, cars prior to 2000 had character Thanks for the laughs

[@llewellyn56]

old school always the best

[@michaelsparks1265]

my dad had one for years, a white auto as well. It handled like a beast , my first driving lesson was drifting this massive v6 around a soccer field, he often took it to the old zwartkops track and gave it stick. Thanks for the vid, brings back memories.

[@armand4624]

Hi there , love to see these videos of the old local awesome cars.

[@friedookiehil]

Remember them WELL!! Excellent engine. My cousin in PTA bought a maroon burgundy one in this top spec wayyy back in 1993 brand new. He still has it. I never thought they would hold up so well, since it was not Mercedes/BMW.

[@marcpaola1371]

The 3800 v6 engine for these were built by Holden in Australia

[@scottbaird8887]

Originally a USA engine built from the 60s and is still being used . Was sold cast iron block .

[@marcpaola1371]

​@scottbaird8887 Holden did that much work to it for the vn/vp/vr/vt/vy commodores. There wasn't much of the engine that was Buick. By the time Holden introduced the ecotech version it was virtually 100 percent aussie. This engine started life to be front wheel drive.

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@marcpaola1371 they were still a Buick V6 until the Ecotec which is based off it's architecture. It wouldn't exist without the Buick V6. The Holden grey was a Buick design and the red, blue and black were based off the grey.

[@moeali8181]

I remember this car being described as a car that could give a VR6 a hiding of note

[@Rouxenator]

That is an awesome car! Still beter than most VWs.

[@scottbaird8887]

I find out tomorrow if I have got myself a red one like my dad had . 2 owner car since 1994 , 113k original on clock , which will be imported to uk for car shows and kept indoors during winter . This one is immaculate that I’m getting

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

Yoh this is mad these cars were always cool man this guy been keeping it so nice kudos Bjon!

[@missiondh]

Love those cars! My oupa had one from new. Love the looks, like a 90s touring car. Drives so comfortable. Proper cruiser

[@localcarvideosmore6655]

Ai man die is n flippen mooi kar. 380 V6.

[@ESISTTIGER]

Not quite a Chevy engine Its the australian Holden 3.8L V6 from the 1988-1991 holden commodore V6 which originally started as a Buick engine in america but underwent a bit of change for the Australian cars The wheels are actually off a 1988-1991 Holden commodore SS (SS is a super sports model which had a 5.0L V8 instead of the 3.8L V6) Here in Australia that 3.8 is known to be very strong when you maintain them However the 1991-1995 version was much stronger and was better on fuel and had more power and torque

[@cobalt0110]

Adding the Goof ups at the end, nice touch...

[@TheChelcam]

For the international viewers...a robot is a set of traffic lights. We do not have "chappies" running around

[@ashleypoole329]

I like the old school buddy stunning looks stock standard

[@scottbaird8887]

So I have my 380ie in Scotland now . Maroon in pretty good condition 117k on clock 1 owner

[@calvinjacobs9405]

😂 the whole review reminded me of a BMW E46, anyway keep up with the good work

[@seraajminnis7417]

Very informative well done I like the parts about dash and seats that's the kinda things I like listening and well done on not saying so much OMG hahahha

[@luqies]

i saw this car today driving from constantia side. Was really impressed at the condition and looked so cool. googled it and this is what i found

[@scottbaird8887]

The car is now in northern cape , was sold while back and is up for sale again at R55k

[@malebyetabane9646]

Waaaooo. Thats my type of Car. I love the Opel Records. I had a 2.0 and then also came to 3.8 CD. V6. That car drives like a bomb. My machanic once tested it out of Cape Town N1, past Langa and I told him to stop at Langa off ramp. He was back from airport in a flash. Then jumped in. That car speed limit is 220km

[@scottbaird8887]

Top speed is 202km/h Your Speedo says 220 my dad had his off the clock coming down from springbok back in 93

[@malebyetabane9646]

@@scottbaird8887 your dad a brave guy. Off the clock is flying bro

[@scottbaird8887]

It was. A great car . I’ve bought a maroon 380ie with 117k on clock , it’s a coming to Scotland soon

[@Kutlwano_IVY]

STiff as an old boot 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂yasis Niyaaz i totally understand what you saying

[@ajthealchemist]

Yo Niyaaz, try doing a 70's Japanese car soon kanallah🙏🏻

[@Rhakee]

I gt the gsi 380i..best car i ever driven.. In terms of reliability and power

[@JarrydJunkin]

Honestly, most Rekords ive seen were in ratty condition but this is so well looked after. My gramps had a 2.0 blue one long time ago.

[@Kutlwano_IVY]

A BIIG S/O to the owner , there's actually a similar model around my hood i thought it has a v8 cause that thing growls also in a super mint condition a green kinda paint.

[@tyronevandermerwe1137]

You should see the Irmischer version of that car. It is almost identical to the Vauxhaul Carlton. Which at one time was the fastest sedan in the world.

[@scottbaird8887]

Lotus Carlton was the fastest and expensive to own these days

[@estiankrause1094]

One very neat car!

[@clintadamswp]

there is a V8 factory one in Stellenbosch.

[@scottbaird8887]

My dad got his new in 93 sold it in 96 with 280k on clock next owner did another 100k, but he car disappeared in 2010 I’ve tried to track it down to buy it but unfortunately it’s gone .

[@IS-77]

Hi man, please try to do a review on Ford Granada

[@stopspin]

That would be can be considered to be an old Lumina as its known as the Holden Commodore in Australia/ Lumina and came in v8 option and and the 38L. South Africa rebadged the Holden Commodore as a Chev Lumina not sure why as its Designed in Germany (GM germany) and engineered in Australia (GM Australia)and manufactured. All under the name GM hence parts from all around the world. Very popular in Australia in the v8 and HSV v8 option. The Australian models where slightly engineered in a different way for their market. They also had face lift models which s.a did not recieve. Some models came with nissan skyline engines. Hence South Africa had a limited run. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyopmtoL5_hs0

[@scottbaird8887]

These cars were built due to the market change early nineties as opel did not have big engine car at that point . It was built from different chev/opel parts left over from others . Around 3000 made in cd/gsi models. The engine came form a Buick in America . Etc etc . I have just required a burgundy 3.8 ie 3speed with 113k on clock 2 owner car since 94. The cd model was made last 92/93 4speed then 94 the ie 3speed was made .

[@gunnarkvinlaug9079]

But why did Opel called it Rekord when it's clearly an Omega?

[@brucemerryweather5735]

As usual great content keep it up. The car is Very neat. I see this car is for sale for R59 000 😱

[@bjonkeyter6556]

Not anymore going to keep it.

[@scottbaird8887]

Car was sold it’s now in northern cape up for sale this week at R55k I was going to buy it but I have got a maroon one . 1 owner 117k on clock . Importing to Scotland , mine is a 380ie 94 model . My dad had a maroon also in 92 sold in 96 with 280k on clock was mint

[@scottbaird8887]

@@bjonkeyter6556your car is up for sale again in NCape for R55k

[@petesec1]

When are you heading to GP, I have a 1984 OEM Nissan Exa Turbo that you may want to take for a drive...

[@libeRebil]

NEEEEED TO!

[@vaneshreepillay4474]

Awesome

[@keloduma]

Wait didn't they also put this engine in the KB?

[@scottbaird8887]

No

[@obediencendhlovu4]

Hello guys I'm looking for top gasket of opel rekkort 3.8 v6 please if any one can help me to find top gasket please

[@damianwilliams215]

I Always hated these cars but seeing one in this condition...🥵they actually really beautiful..

[@shu-aibboer1327]

This car is for sale on Gumtree.. Maybe it's an old add

[@bjonkeyter6556]

Not going to sell anymore,going to keep it.

[@dbsnismo8921]

*800kmp/h*

[@dbsnismo8921]

Yo Niyaaz Aintlik hoe kom dit dat mense altyd die video's haat en nie hou nie !, Hierdie mense moet hulself dophou checked🤟💯

[@ashleypoole329]

Da nuun lmklaaa

[@onetheheh2688]

It very good car because Opel rekored it nothings cause it made in germany

[@user-uz5hk2mv6n]

🇩🇪💪🏼

[@cliftonclayton7072]

Hlo my bradda connect me.please.

[@libeRebil]

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[@nortonkruger5234]

Nice cars I have 4 of them let's talk im norton

[@cameronross7301]

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